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Breeder: Real-Life Stories from the New Generation of Mothers
A collection of myth-shattering stories from real mothers. 256 pages.
Dear Diary, I'm Pregnant: Teenagers Talk About Their Pregnancy
A book featuring ten teenage girls' stories about their pregnancies. 160 pages.
I'm Pregnant, Now What Do I Do?
A book featuring information on the three main options for someone who has become pregnant: abortion, adoption, or raising the child oneself. 228 pages.
Surviving Teen Pregnancy: Your Choices, Dreams, and Decisions
A guide for pregnant teens that discusses making decisions, getting help, planning the future and survival in general. 192 pages.
Teen Dads: Rights, Responsibilities & Joys
Provides teen fathers with information on their role as fathers, as well as the options and arrangements he can discuss with his partner. 191 pages.
The Amazing 'True' Story of a Teenage Single Mom
An illustrated story of a teen mom's struggle with abuse, parenthood and more. 176 pages.
The Girlfriends' Guide to Pregnancy: Or Everything Your Doctor Won't Tell You
A candid discussion of morning sickness, swollen breasts, exercises, stretch marks, sex during and after pregnancy, delivery and more. 288 pages.
The Hip Mama Survival Guide: Advice from the Trenches on Pregnancy, Childbirth, Cool Names, Clueless Doctors, Potty Training and Toddler Avengers
A book that discusses a variety of topics, such as nutrition, trimester development, custody battles, domestic violence, co-parenting, political activism, working moms, nervous breakdowns and more, in a frank but fun way. 288 pages.
Your Baby's First Year: A Guide for Teenage Parents
Combines child-development information, child-rearing theory and practical advice for young mothers. A guide to the physical and emotional realities of parenting during a baby's first year of life. 224 pages.
A Web site with resources and information for abused children, as well as information about preventing abuse.
A Web community for teenage mothers, with educational material and pertinent information as well as spaces for interaction and creative expression.
A Web ‘zine (also available in print) with political commentary, blogs and stories about motherhood, for young mothers, single mothers, and progressive families of all kinds.
A Web site featuring interactive workbooks guiding young pregnant women through their options.
Break the Cycle Organization for Teens
1-888-988-TEEN
Break the Cycle's teen support hotline. Features access to legal support and more.
CHILD HELP USA
1-800-4-A-CHILD
Child Help USA's hotline, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Can provide assistance in over 140 languages through translation services. Offers crisis intervention, information, referrals to emergency, social service and support resources, and more.
Depression After Delivery
1-800-944-4773
The Depression After Delivery hotline provides information, referrals and support for women suffering post-partum depression or depression during their pregnancies. Operators available in English and Spanish.
National Abortion Federation Hotline
1-800-772-9100
The National Abortion Federation Hotline is toll-free and confidential. The hotline provides unbiased information about abortion, unintended pregnancy or related issues. This line is available Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 11p.m. Eastern time and on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern time.
Plan B One-Step Emergency Contraception Hotline
1-800-330-1271
This recording explains the best time to take emergency contraception, when it is most effective and how to get it.
1-800-230-PLAN (7526)
Call this toll-free number to make an appointment with a Planned Parenthood health center near you.
The Emergency Contraception Hotline
1-800-584-9911
The Emergency Contraception Hotline features a recording in English and Spanish with information about how old you need to be to get emergency contraception and where to get it.
The National Abortion Federation
1-800-772-9100
This hotline provides honest, accurate answers to questions about abortion and helps you locate a nearby clinic. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ET). The hotline is closed on all major holidays.
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